The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance of a more experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Monitoring the production trends of leather and leather products;
• Undertaking relevant training and demonstrations on best practices to stakeholders for production of high quality hides, skins and leather products;
• Collecting and collating data on hides and skins;
• Undertaking hides and skins and leather projects activities;
• Undertaking inspection of curing premises and stores for issuance of registration of premises certificate;
• Monitoring and advising tanners and traders on proper waste disposal from tanneries and hides and skins curing premises.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: – Leather Technology, Footwear Technology, Materials Technology (Leather) or Leather Goods Design and Development from a university recognized in Kenya;

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Animal Science with a basic two-year certificate or Diploma or at least one (1) year Post Graduate Training in Hides and Skins or Leather Technology